Will scotch-gaurd work.....?

mobow · 03-22-2005, 10:46 AM

To waterproof feathers? Last year, I used the waterproofing powder, and although it does work, I am looking for an alternative. I was thinking of misting the feathers with scotch-gaurd. Have any of you done this, and do you think it will work?

BGfisher · 03-22-2005, 10:51 AM

It might. I have a can laying around here doing nothing. Guess I'll have to try it and find out one of these days.

BobCo19-65 · 03-22-2005, 10:58 AM

Yes, it will work. Hair spray also works. The powder seems too messy for me anyway.

mobow · 03-22-2005, 12:52 PM

Awesome! Any precautions? Before they are glued on, or after?

Arthur P · 03-22-2005, 01:11 PM

I spray scotchguard on my feathers every time I know I'll be out shooting in damp or wet conditions. It'll wear off between applications, so you have to reapply. I'd definitely wait until after they're fletched. I don't know for fact, but it seems logical that the stuff would keep the glue from sticking if you got scotchguard on the quill before gluing it.

Soilarch · 03-22-2005, 01:23 PM

What about that spray on silicone boot water-proffer? Too heavy? or just plain wouldn't work?

rickill · 03-22-2005, 05:41 PM

ive used the dry fly spray solution that fly fishermen use but i might have to look into scotchgaurd though suonds interesting

MO_Bowhnter · 03-22-2005, 05:45 PM

I've also used dry fly spray but it smells like WD-40 and I didn't like taking that smell into the woods with me.

Flipout · 03-23-2005, 07:43 AM

Use the spray that they sell for the Whisker Biscuit...that's what a local turned me on to. It is scent free once it dries and lasts a long time.